The Journey

Orchards, gorges, and a face-on view of Kailash.

This is a drive-and-stop trip through the Kinnaur belt - the kind where the sightseeing happens through the windshield as much as on foot. Apple blossoms in full bloom, a village on the edge of the Indo-Tibet border, and one golden hour at Kalpa where the Kinnaur Kailash face turns amber and pink.

Shimla → Sangla → Chitkul → Kalpa → Narkanda → Shimla

This is your day-by-day journey.

1. Shimla

2. Sangla

3. Chitkul

4. Kalpa

5. Narkanda

6. Shimla

7. Chandigarh

Day 1

Arrival in Shimla

The Journey Begins Quietly

Travel to Shimla independently. Check in, rest up. Optional evening stroll on Mall Road or The Ridge.

Day1 accommodation is included. Travel to Shimla is self-arranged (not included in the package).

Day 2

Shimla → Sangla Valley

The Trip Begins

Shimla → Rampur → Karcham → Sangla 

Early departure after breakfast, around 9 AM. Along the way: views of the Sutlej river gorge, Rampur town, Karcham dam, and the descent into Baspa valley. Your first glimpse of the Kinnaur Kailash range arrives on approach.

Day 3

Chitkul, Sangla Forts & Temples

The Last Village Before Tibet

A full day of local exploration: Chitkul village (the last inhabited village on the Indo-Tibet border), Sangla Temple, Kamru Fort, and apple and apricot orchards along the way. May is blossom season - the orchards are at their best. Return to Sangla for the night.

Day 4

Sangla → Kalpa

Face-On With Kailash

Sightseeing along the way includes Hu-Bu-Lan-Kar Monastery, Kalpa's Lakshmi Narasimha temple, Suicide Point viewpoint, a face-on panorama of Kinnaur Kailash (6,050m), and the Recong Peo market en route. Kalpa sits at roughly 2,960m with direct Kailash views. Golden hour here is unmissable - the mountain turns amber and pink at dusk.

Day 5

Kalpa → Narkanda

Into the Deodar Forests

Kalpa → Rampur → Narkanda 

A scenic descent through the Sutlej valley. Along the way: Hatu Peak viewpoint (3,400m), Narkanda's apple orchards, Hatu Mata Temple, and walks through deodar forest. Narkanda sits at 2,708m, tucked into dense deodar cover.

Day 6

Narkanda → Shimla

The Queen of Hills, One Last Time

Drive back to Shimla, arriving by late morning - a full day left to explore. Christ Church, Jakhu Temple (its Hanuman idol and panoramic valley views), Lakkar Bazaar, Mall Road, and Lower Bazaar for woolens and Himachali caps.

Day 7

Shimla → Chandigarh

On Your Own From Here

Post-breakfast departure toward Chandigarh - optionally stopping at Sukhna Lake along the way. The package concludes in Shimla; travel on to Chandigarh is on your own.

What's Included, What's Not

Included

• Sedan vehicle - toll, tax, driver allowance & parking, throughout

• 6 nights boutique stay - carefully selected properties, D1 through D7

• Breakfast & dinner daily - local and wholesome, at your stay

• Sightseeing - all stops as per itinerary, with private vehicle

Not Included

• Day1 travel to Shimla

• Day7-Day8 Chandigarh accommodation

• Lunches

• Personal expenses

• Adventure activities

• Camera fees at monuments

Note: A/C will not be turned on in hilly regions.

Booking confirmation: 50% of package cost

Balance payment: 12 days before trip

Cancellation Policy:

Any cancellations 10 days before the commencement of the trip, advance will not be refunded.

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